Lion President Alison and Lions Neil, Hannah and Jo went along to Beversbrook this morning to see Calne Town Youth FC Under 14s before their match and see the new season's kit, which Calne Lions were happy to sponsor.
Looking good, Boys! Good luck for this season.
Calne Lions Burger Van will be in attendance at this event tomorrow (Sunday) at Bremhill View between 10am-2pm.
A huge THANK YOU to Calne Men's Shed (it's not just for men). Last year one of Santa's reindeer had a bit of an accident and almost lost its antlers. The Men's Shed came to the rescue and Santa now has his full compliment of reindeer back again.
Thanks again, we're looking forward to December when we will be out again, with the sleigh!!
Do you have the heart of a Lion?
Would you like to make a positive impact in Calne but don’t have the time to commit to regular volunteering?
Then why not consider becoming a Friend of Calne Lions?
As a Friend, you’ll stay connected with our work in the community and be the first to hear about opportunities to help out – whether it’s lending a hand at a local event, supporting a fundraising effort, or simply spreading the word about what we do.
🦁 No regular meetings
🦁 No membership fees
🦁 Just a willingness to help now and then
Your support, however big or small, helps us continue our mission to serve Calne with compassion, energy, and community spirit.
Interested in joining or want to learn more? Get in touch with us at membership@calnelions.org or message us here!
We will then arrange to meet up, so you can have a chat with one of our friendly group, with no pressure from us to join!!
Together, we can do more. 💙
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Men Walking & Talking - Calne Wiltshire would love to become friends of Calne Lions,
It was our first general meeting last night after our official Handover. New Lion President, Alison had great pleasure badging up new Lion, Trev and welcoming him to the club.
She also presented Lion Jo with a special Key to Lionism badge, reflecting the 2 new club members she has sponsored in the last few years.
Well done Allison
Congratulations Alison
Congratulations Alison x
Congratulations
It's been a busy few weeks with Calne Lions. At our general meeting last week we badged up a new member. Welcome to the Club, Lion Nikki! Also at the meeting, Lion Chris was awarded with a special badge, in recognition of the members he has introduced to the Club.
On Sunday, we held our annual Handover where after enjoying a lovely lunch, our new Lion President, Alison and Vice President, Jonathan accepted their presidential chains.
Congratulations to Alison and Jonathan
Congratulations to you all from RBL
Congratulations Alison 👏👏🥰🥰🥰
Calne Lions congrats to you all xxxxxxx
One of our Members, Lion Luke is walking 26 miles in the Brecon Beacons next weekend in aid of Cancer Research UK.
If you would like to support Luke and his team on their big hike, you can use the link below.
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/lukes-big-hike-21
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org
The Unrealistic Goal Setters are taking on the challenge of walking a marathon length route (26 miles) across the Brecon Beacons, to raise funds for cancer research and support for families impacted b...Calne Lions are happy to support our friends at Family Action Wiltshire Community Support and Outreach Service- Mill Race!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.At the end of last year, Calne Lions gave The Wharf some money for a Christmas Party. December was a busy time for the residents and there wasn't a suitable time for everyone to come together. Yesterday, they were able to have their party with a "lovely buffet" for everyone to enjoy.
Well done Calne Lions!!!!
In addition to helping local schools, Calne Lions are always pleased to support youth work in the town. In the past we have helped the Guides with a new kitchen in their Guide hut, have contributed to the Scouts and provided the burger van to support the Army Cadets with their charity sleep out.
1st Calne Boys' Brigade & Girls' Association has newly opened at Calne Baptist Church. Meeting weekly, they have already added 23 boys and girls to their books and offer a fun and varied programme of activities.
Lions have made a donation of £500 towards their work, which has helped with uniform costs, much needed equipment for the new group. membership badges and will also subsidise an upcoming trip.
If your group is in need of help, please contact us via our website, calnelions.org or by email communitysupport@calnelions.org
Thank you Calne Lions. 1st Calne Boys Brigade & Girl's Association are overwhelmed by your kind and generous donation. We are excited at what the future holds for all the youngsters who currently attend and for those who have yet to attend..... Lots of fun and Adventures to be had by all!!! 😃
The Calne District Girlguiding are very grateful for our new kitchen thanks to the Lions
A week ago was our annual Duck Race; it was a brilliant day. Thank you for coming out and supporting us.
All our winners from the little duck race have now been contacted and paid their winnings and we hope to present the winners of the Duckling and Business Duck Race and Best Dressed Ducks with their trophies in the coming weeks.
Here are some memories from Duck Race.
Yesterday was amazing, and we have so many Thanks to give.
Organising the Duck Race is a enormous undertaking and we couldn't do it without the help of a great many people, mentioned below.
But the day wouldn't have been the success it was without everyone buying tickets, coming out to watch, supporting the Community stalls and creating the fantastic atmosphere we had for Duck Race 2025, so THANK YOU!
The Ducks have gone back into storage, but they will be back to do it all again next year!
Wow, what a day!!! There will be many thanks to come, but for now, here are the results from today's Duck Race.
We will be in touch with all winners in due course (once we have recovered!)
How do you register a business duck?
Thank you for putting on such an amazing event once again 💖
On behalf of Deceuninck we enjoyed taking part this year!! Well done to the winners, and thank you for all you do for the community Calne Lions 💙
Appreciated great day maybe next year 🤣 brilliant day thanks for the efforts 👌🏻 🦆 ☀️
Congratulations Fay's Bistro 👏
Yay well done The Springfields Academy
Well done The Springfields Academy 🙌🏼 x
Melissa Whittaker 🤞 winners xxx
The Springfields Academy
Well done Friends of Fynamore School - FOFSA 👏🏻
Fynamore Primary School woohoo
Batman decided to go for a swim, but would now like to go home.
If Batman belongs to you, send us a DM and we can try to reunite you. We will keep him safe.
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How lovely are these Ducklings?! Elle and Lottie came along to see all the Business and Duckling Race ducks.
Gorgeous 🐥
🦆🦆IT'S RACE DAY!!!🦆🦆
The sun is shining and the ducks are ready to go!
Come along to town today and enjoy Duck Race! There are lots of things to see and do.
We have stalls & our Kid Zone on Pocket Park, with a Draw a Duck activity. On the Wharf gardens, we have Community stalls, with hook a duck, tombolas, plant and cake stalls. The Lions Burger Van is ready to serve you delicious food, near Marden House. In addition to Lions run areas, the Heritage Centre have a duck hunt competition and the Town Hall also has craft stalls.
See you later!
Tomorrow's the big day!! 🦆🦆🦆🦆
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🦆🦆We are hard at work with the final preparations for tomorrow's Duck Race.🦆🦆
The Lions Duck has had a revamp and is ready for his swim along the river. The certificates have been printed, and the trophies are waiting to be awarded.
It's all coming together for what, hopefully, will be a fantastic day.
See you tomorrow!
🦆🦆Calling all budding young artists!! 🦆🦆
Coming to Duck Race on Saturday? Head over to Calne Pop-up Pocket Park, where children can get creative, take part in the Draw a Duck activity being run and help to brighten up the orange planters.
There will be lots of other stalls to look around while you are there and the Pop Up Café will be open, too.
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There is lots to see and do on Saturday. In addition to all the community stalls on the Wharf gardens and kid zone on Pocket Park, The Town Hall has craft stalls and Calne Heritage Centre is joining in the love of all things duck with their Duck Hunt.
Why not pop in and see how many ducks you can find!
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